What is Embedded
- Windows Embedded is a family of operating systems that offer familiar tools and technologies for developers to quickly bring the next generation of smart, connected, service-oriented devices to market.
- Windows Embedded enables interoperability with industry standards and Microsoft technologies, enabling connectivity to PCs, services, servers, and other devices.
- Windows Embedded is backed by worldwide support from Windows Embedded Partners and an active development community.
Windows Embedded products are generally available and supported for 10 years.
Advantages of Embedded
- Cost effective
Simple licensing model
- Long product availability
Full Windows 10 Enterprise functionality
Improved security and stability through additional built in lockdown features
Definition of Embedded
The device must have a primary dedicated function
- The operating system must be pre-installed
Can not be used as a general purpose pc
Availability
| IoT / Embedded | ||||
| License | End of life (EOL) | End of free Mainstream Support | End of free Extended Support | ESU Availability |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise SAC | – | 5 years after release | 10 years after release | |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2019 LTSC | 01.10.2028 | 2023 | 2028 | |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB | 31.07.2026 | 2021 | 2026 | |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB (category based) | 31.07.2017 | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2015 LTSB (value based) | 31.07.2025 | 2020 | 2025 | |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro | 2028 | 10.07.2018 | 11.07.2023 | |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Industry Pro Retail | 2028 | 10.07.2018 | 11.07.2023 | |
| Windows Embedded 8 Standard | 2028 | 10.07.2018 | 11.07.2023 | |
| Windows Embedded Standard 7 | 27.07.2025 | 13.10.2015 | 13.10.2020 | Yes |
| Windows Embedded POSReady 7 | 10.09.2026 | 11.10.2016 | 12.10.2021 | Yes |
| Windows Embedded Standard 2009 | 08.01.2024 | 11.01.2014 | 08.01.2019 | |
| Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 | 11.02.2024 | 08.04.2014 | 09.04.2019 | |
| Windows XP Embedded | 30.01.2017 | 11.01.2011 | 12.01.2016 | |
| Compact | ||||
| License | End of life (EOL) | End of free Mainstream Support | End of free Extended Support | ESU Availability |
| Windows Embedded Compact 2013 | 31.05.2028 | 09.10.2018 | 10.10.2023 | |
| Windows Embedded Compact 7 | 28.02.2026 | 12.04.2016 | 13.04.2021 | |
| Windows Embedded CE 6.0 | 28.02.2022 | 09.04.2013 | 10.04.2018 | |
| Windows CE 5.0 | 31.08.2019 | 13.10.2009 | 14.10.2014 | |
| FES | ||||
| License | End of life (EOL) | End of free Mainstream Support | End of free Extended Support | ESU Availability |
| Windows Embedded 8.1 Pro | 2028 | 09.01.2018 | 10.01.2023 | |
| Windows 7 Professional for Embedded Systems | 30.09.2024 | 13.01.2015 | 14.01.2020 | yes |
| Windows 7 Ultimate for Embedded Systems | 30.09.2024 | 13.01.2015 | 14.01.2020 | yes |
| Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems | 31.12.2016 | 14.04.2009 | 08.04.2014 | |
| Server | ||||
| License | End of life (EOL) | End of free Mainstream Support | End of free Extended Support | ESU Availability |
| Windows Server IoT 2019 | 12/31/2029 | 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2029 | |
| Windows Server IoT 2019 for Storage | 12/31/2029 | 01/09/2024 | 01/09/2029 | |
| SQL Server IoT 2019 | 12/31/2030 | 01/07/2025 | 01/08/2030 | |
| SQL Server 2017 IoT | 11/30/2032 | 10/11/2022 | 10/12/2027 | |
| Windows Server 2016 Standard | 12/31/2031 | 01/11/2022 | 01/12/2027 | |
| Windows Storage Server 2016 Standard | 12/31/2023 | 01/11/2022 | 01/12/2027 | |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 for Embedded Systems Standard | 6/30/2027 | 10/09/2018 | 10/10/2023 | |
| Windows Storage Server 2012 R2 Standard | 12/31/2020 | 10/09/2018 | 10/10/2023 | |
| SQL Server 2012 for Embedded Systems | 3/31/2027 | 10/10/2017 | 10/10/2022 | |
This table is for informational purposes only. The binding dates are available on the Microsoft website and/or in the product terms.